Jackson Kirkpatrick One-on-One

I don't have a basketball nickname, but if I did, it would lie somewhere between "the sloth" and "white chocolate." I've got a consistently below average outside game and even more moribund ball handling skills. But for the sake of hard hitting journalism, I recently flashed my hardwood skills against Anacortes Senior stud Jackson Kirkpatrick. Kirkpatrick (unlike me) is an All-State football and basketball performer, and many wouldn't be surprised to see his name on the baseball ballot later this year as well.

Kirkpatrick earned six Rockfish Grill Player of the Game awards during the basketball season, and in the break between the winter and spring sports season, agreed to a pickup game of ball, one on one. Click here to watch the video online at The Whale Homepage. Scroll below the break to learn a little more about Jackson Kirkpatrick.

Kirkpatrick, seen here showing off his receiving skills, is both an all state football and basketball selection

Jackson Kirkpatrick

Height: 6'0"

Weight: 160 lbs

Vertical: 31"

Favorite soft drink: "Simply Orange" Orange Juice

Favorite TV Show: Tosh.0

Did You Know?: Kirkpatrick has been selected to play in both the WIAA 2A football and basketball senior games? The Basketball game takes place Sat. March 12. The football tilt is a scheduled for the last full week in June (June 20-25) in Yakima. As part of the week long East-West football event, Kirkpatrick will receive expert coaching, free senior game gear, and room and board. It all comes for a price, however, as each participant is asked to raise $500 through ticket and game day program sales to offset some of the costs. If you're interested in attending the game, or wish to help Jackson make it to Yakima, contact:

Bill Evans, Anacortes High School Football Coach: (360) 941-4510 or

Carol Kirkpatrick: (360) 293-2166 ext. 2

Special Thanks to Jackson Kirkpatrick both his time and humility (I think he could have beat me 11-0) and to the Anacortes High School administration (for letting us use the gym after hours).